Fave Five | July 20 – 30
From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we’ll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley.

Santa Maria Wine Trolley
Every Saturday and Sunday
May 27 – September 4
Explore our wineries in style! The Wine Trolley route takes approximately 75 minutes and takes you to our amazing wineries.The wine trolley will run Saturdays and Sundays, and run every 75 minutes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting at Town Center West. The wine trolley will also run one additional route from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., but will exclude Cottonwood Canyon and Presqu’ile wineries.
Drive-In Romeo’s @ Ca’ Del Grevino Estates
July 21, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Ca’ Del Grevino Estates Outdoor Amphitheater
2510 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt
Friday Nights. June through September. A variety of bands including 80’s cover bands, rock n’ roll, reggae, and country music will perform at the Grevino Estate’s outdoor amphitheater. We will feature different caters including Mexican, American and Italian cuisine. Ticket includes entrance into the Ca’Del Grevino Estate. Parking is FREE. Beverages and food are sold separately at the event.
Concerts in the Park Series: Unfinished Business
July 23, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Rotary Centennial Park
2625 S. College Dr., Santa Maria
This Sunday come enjoy some great music by ‘Unfinished Business‘ with your family and friends at the Rotary Centennial Park. Unfinished Business specializes in ’60s and ’70s Rock & Roll. This is one of many concerts being put on this summer via the 14th Annual FREE Concerts in the Park Series. This concert series is free and offers an afternoon of music by some of the best bands on the Central Coast.

Riverbench Vineyard Tour & Tasting
July 29, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Riverbench Vineyard & Winery
6020 Foxen Canyon Rd., Santa Maria
Riverbench tasting room professional Jules Reuter invites you to join him on a journey through the vineyard. Take in the spectacular views of the Santa Maria Valley as you explore the vines that surround you. The tour begins with a splash of Riverbench sparkling wine, followed by the vineyard walk, and will conclude with a wine tasting of Estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Downtown Fridays
July 28, 5 p.m. – Sunset
Town Center West, Santa Maria
Downtown Fridays presented by Idler’s Home is back on starting Friday, March 31st! Every Friday at 5 p.m. to Sunset!
Enjoy live music and entertainment in a fun family-friendly atmosphere. Budweiser beer and Firestone will be sampling, food, Costa De Oro Wine, a farmers market, and a kids zone.
Win a two-night, $2,000 getaway for four.
Grab some good friends or bring the family together and head to Santa Maria Valley for a weekend of unscripted fun. We like to keep things authentic, so your trip will be built just for you. Enter to win!
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